Insta360 - Insta360 X5

Insta360 X5 4k@120fps vs Max 2 4k@100fps / 72mp still camera vs 29mp still camera / Both sensors on the X5 are almost double the size of Max2 / Deeper water resistance / Bigger battery / Longer battery life / Removed lenses / Better software...

Before I do, I'm not just listing off specs. I'm giving a true representation of both units. You just lied about saying some software features don't exist, even though they do, you just don't know how to use them. You then listed off your opinion with 1 spec that doesn't actually affect any outcome of use. Well your software points is completely null and void. You think the GoPro software is good because it's so old and crap, that's not what most video editors want. Saying a software is better because it's featureless and old makes you sound old and out of touch with current tech. Regarding this nonsensical 'true 8k' marketing... If you understood cameras, you understand that it's null and void. Given then your packing that small amount of extra 'true (LOL) 8K' into tiny sensors. Both insta360 sensors are almost double the size making the actual real world results way better.

If your not going deep the insta 360 X5 is great. Does well in bright water and you don't have to worry about the framing cause it captures everything

If it’s your first just go for the x5. I’ve used the x4 for more than a year and as long as it doesn’t break there very little incentive to move to the x5 on the basis of low light performance

Tbh I think it is a a very multi dimensional tool in a anyone’s arsenal if they are willing to learn the ropes on how to utilise the camera for both single and dual lens modes. It can work as an action cam, car dashboard camera, vlogging cam, all without having much editing required or with full control of your edits. If you’re willing to spend time with your camera and learn the ins and outs and features, it will definitely be a great tool for you. Just to share I’ve used it as an action cam in single lens mode. As a b-cam for a futsal game in single lens ultra wide mode. Vlogging with both dual and single lens modes and even photos of fireworks in dual lens mode. If you’re willing to put in the work to learn every single part of it.

it depends what you feel comfortable wearing. and from which pov. personally I prefer the x5

I just bought an X5 as well and wanted to record it mounted to the back of my car and when I travel. So far I’m very unimpressed, it records well with objects near by the camera but performs awfully for objects or views more than a few feet away. I can see this more as a camera you use to record yourself doing things and that’s about it

Got tired of GoPro and bought x5 with discount with Dell via Amex. Yes, the camera looks good, menu and screen (with the 360 preview) are definitely better than GoPro. In addition, while owning Max 1, I really envy the software and editing tools of Insta360. However, my concern is that the color of x5 looks unrealistic even with the normal color profile. When GoPro released Max 2, I was a bit skeptical but for the most part, I really like the video quality output. I don't see myself shooting 8k but with the log video that I can color grade, I was sold. Sold the x5 for $20 less vs brand new (because Amex had offers with Dell before). Yes, Max 2 performs poorly at night time. But honestly, do most people shoot 360 videos at night time? I suppose most people would take a 360 camera to shoot at night in bright places (eg Times Square, Shibuya crossing).

**TLDR: 360 camera for the least amount on work in the moment. PM me I can private share you some of the videos I've taken of my kids so you can kind of see what it will be like** I have multiple young kids and am often watching them all by myself. I'm also a gear addict so I've tried all of the types of cameras you are looking at and use them all, but if I were to pick one camera to bring with me it would be the 360 camera. So overall, I recommend the X5 or X4 Air (which is lighter and cheaper, but a little less image quality and less battery life as a tradeoff). While 360 camera, you can kind of set it and forget it and then pull out some moments later on your computer/phone whenever you have time (i.e. when the kids are in bed). Insta360 desktop app offers "deep tracking" which lets you pick a person and it will do all the processing for you, although you need to let it run in real time. The mobile app has something similar and against you just kind of pick a face and let it work on the video. There is a new app that is polarizing, but supposedly you kind of let the app do most of the work for you (again with face tracking). You can either hold the camera on a selfie stick, or set it up on a tripod on a table (that's what I do for birthday song videos), clamp it to your stroller, or even stick it on your backpack and just have it start recording - **because it is recording a spherical 360 video of the entire scene, it will always get something** \- although ideally it is 3-10 feet away from you or your kids otherwise they will be kind of small in the frame. After that at night you can scrub/fast forward through the long video and cut out a few clips that you like. Sometimes if there is a stationary object that changes over time (a birthday cake disappearing as it is eaten or a sand castle being built) and I will turn the video into a timelapse by speeding up the video. If that feels like too much work, the X5 has "Me Mode" and "InstaFrame Mode" which does all of this in camera and gives you are video that is ready to share (although you still might want to trim it a bit). "Me Mode" automatically crops from the spherical to a 16:9 4K video that tracks down the selfie stick which pretty much guarantees you will be in the video (since you are holding the selfie stick). You can also flip the direction so Me Mode so that instead of recording whatever the handle of the stick is pointing at, if records whatever the stick is pointing at (think of it like a magic wand) that makes it very easy to make sure your subject is in the video frame when recording. "Instaframe" basically focuses on the first face it see and keeps tracking that throughout the video. The drawback is that I think the resolution is lower (1080p) - overall, that is one of the major tradeoffs you are doing, the **video quality from a 360 camera is always going to be less than the other types of camera for the flexibility in subject framing.** In terms of gear, just starting need the camera and make the 2-in-1 tripod-selfie stick. Maybe get a clamp mount so you can clip the 360 camera to your stroller (or backpack shoulder strap). So that's the 360 camera. There is also the small POV camera. Those are great for hands free videos, but I ironically find they take more mental work because you need to consciously setup the framing a lot more (i.e. have the camera mounted on your head/chest, turn them on and try not to shake your head or shirt too much and you might point the camera too high/low). They are great for 5-15 second clips though (I record it playing with the kids whether it is tag, frisbee/ball with the kids, or just hugs). There is less battery life though so I am personally more judicious with using them. Between Insta360 Go Ultra and the DJI Nano - I recommend the Ultra because it has a SD card in the camera itself. The DJI Nano stores the video to internal memory, which then you need to manually transfer to the SD card in the docking module because it won't store to the SD card directly (source: http://dji.com/nano/faq). Finally there is the Osmo Pocket 3, that has the best video quality, the best stabilization and pretty good subject tracking... but with it's not so wide angle view I found it require the most fiddling with. It is good if you can set it on a table/tripod at home and then select your crawling baby as a subject and just let it play, but I like the faster option of setting up the 360 camera and just pressing the record button (quickcapture will turn on the camera and start recording in like 2 seconds and then turn off the camera when you press record again).

I have the X5, but very tempted by the Ace Pro 2 to augment it. Enjoy.

If I could only have one it would be the X5. I also have a Pocket 3, it’s great, but it’s just not met my needs.

I just bought the Insta360 X5. In some ways, a different set of abilities, hopefully more durable, I can’t wait to continue using it.

Χ5 is strong as a fun outdoor camera and somewhat situational indoors. I wouldn't recommend for pure vlogging but hey, if you want to have an ok vlogging cam plus a fun outdoor cam go for it.

Je suis presque d'accord avec tout sauf avec la conclusion : Si on a aucun accessoire, la X5 est la meilleure caméra 360 actuelle... Pourquoi acheter moins bien ? Surtout si on vends des services photo ou vidéo ça peut arriver de filmer en intérieur donc pourquoi s'en priver ? Pour les accessoires, j'ai pu récupérer les 3 perches de mon X2 : la perche à selfie, le bullet time et la perche de 3m, ce qui n'est pas rien... Après la réalisation de mon premier clip Insta la X5 j'en suis très satisfait... Hate de faire ma prochaine visite virtuelle avec le X5... @+ Basthi

The x5 doesn't shoot in real 8k,though, and isn't much better than the Max in video quality in the end result. So I've stayed with my max. But hope a max2 might move the needle.

I was holding out on purchasing the insta360 x5 in hopes that this new GoPro max would have good low light capability. But since it doesn’t and GoPro doesn’t seem to care about that, I’ll be getting the insta360 x5 bundle from Costco.

Fair enough -he's a pro film-msker and into videography gear so likes to make longform videos. Here's a Gemini summary Insta360 X5 Pros:  * User-Replaceable Lenses: The lenses can be replaced by the user, providing a convenient solution for damage [10:57].  * Overheating Performance: It lasts longer before overheating, especially in direct sunlight [15:07].  * ND Filters: Insta360 offers a range of ND filters (16, 32, and 64) to achieve better motion blur in bright conditions [13:00].  * Long Battery Life: The standard battery lasts about 84 minutes, and an extended battery is available for more recording time [17:59].  * Flexible Single-Lens Mode: The "freeframe" mode records the entire sphere, giving you control over the aspect ratio and stabilization in post-production [29:24].  * Advanced Time-Lapse: It has flexible time-lapse features, including 11K, 8K, and 5.7K video, as well as JPEG and RAW photos [34:05].  * Best Studio App: The Insta360 Studio app is described as mature and user-friendly with robust editing tools [21:48].  * Impressive Photos: It supports RAW photos, a pure shot mode, HDR photos, and auto exposure bracketing [33:22]. Cons:  * No Internal Storage: Unlike the other cameras, it lacks internal storage [25:01].  * Limited Log Profile: The I-Log profile is only available in 5.7K and all profiles are 8-bit [05:27].  * USB-C Port Orientation: The position of the USB-C port can cause external microphone receivers to appear in the shot [27:07].  * Complex App: The mobile app can be overwhelming due to its many features [22:54]. DJI Osmo 360 Pros:  * Superior Image Quality: It has the best-looking video of the three with excellent dynamic range [03:45].  * High Frame Rate 8K: It can shoot 8K video at up to 50p [04:25].  * 10-bit Color Depth: It uses 10-bit D-Log M and normal color profiles, which is beneficial for color grading [06:00].  * Advanced Image Control: You can control both sharpness and noise reduction to avoid over-processing [06:40].  * Audio Excellence: The audio quality is superior, and it has four microphones for spatial audio [25:38]. It also works well with DJI's external microphones.  * Low Lens Replacement Cost: Although lenses are not user-replaceable, the service center replacement cost is surprisingly low [11:38].  * Shared Batteries: The batteries are the same as those in the Osmo Action 5, which is convenient for users who own both [18:17].  * Compact and Lightweight: It is the lightest camera of the three at 183g [19:03]. Cons:  * No User-Replaceable Lenses: Damaged lenses must be sent for repair, which is less convenient [11:20].  * Overheating Issues: It overheats the quickest, even with firmware updates [15:13].  * Lack of Photo Features: It currently lacks key photo features like RAW shooting, HDR, and auto exposure bracketing [33:42].  * Limited Single-Lens Modes: It lacks a 9x6 vertical video mode and a mode to record everything for post-production changes [28:45].  * Time-Lapse Limitations: The only time-lapse option is 8K video [34:13].  * Fogging: Lenses have been reported to fog after use in cold water [17:11]. Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra Pros:  * 10-bit HDR: It can shoot in 10-bit HDR K-Log, though there are some issues with reds that are expected to be fixed [05:47].  * Single-Lens Flexibility: Its single-lens mode allows for post-production decisions on lens warp and aspect ratio, similar to the Insta360 [29:53].  * Impressive Auto-Exposure Bracketing: The auto-exposure bracketing is very flexible, supporting up to 15 photos [33:35].  * Clear App Design: The mobile app is described as clear and intuitive [22:42]. Cons:  * Over-processed Image: The image can look over-processed because there are no settings to change sharpness or noise reduction [07:23].  * No User-Replaceable Lenses: Lenses must be sent to a service center in Hong Kong for repair [12:21].  * Subpar Battery Life: The battery life is mediocre at around 45 minutes [17:59].  * Overheating with Fan Off: It overheats much faster if the fan is turned off to record audio [15:54].  * Heavy Build: At 336g, it is the heaviest camera of the three [19:03].  * Basic Studio App: The K-Cam Studio app is described as basic and lacking features [22:16]. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/1RnNpBMEUdo?si=gnbUhn1S2sQGLxCF

Same here. I use my X3 a ton and didn’t see a big need to go to X4. But looks like a no brainer to go to the X5 for low light alone. X3 low light is just unusable.

My son and I have a dive channel on YT and we carry an X5 (sometimes 2) on every dive. The dive case is the only way your footage will turn out well. On quality - 360 cameras arent on par with the newest gen action cams yet but we still carry them on every dive. Here is a link to the X5 being used underwater [https://youtu.be/Yuitdc8X01M](https://youtu.be/Yuitdc8X01M) I also have multiple shorts comparing the X5 to GoPro 13 and the Ace Pro 2. The biggest advantage diving 360 is capturing things you would have missed and being able to worry about framing in post and not while youre diving. Hope this helped. Check out some of our videos. We also just gave away an X5 in our global treasure hunt. Fun if you are a diver

If you won’t be mounting on your head ever, your choice seems fine. But, for that price, you could go with the X5 and have an option to head mount in the future or try out other POVs like the selfie stick or backpack mount. Also the X5 will allow you to adjust much more of the field of view. They make a horizontal mount that will fit a chest mount too. Just my two cents.

Editing or using video on the back end would definitely be easier with a fixed focal length action camera. So, point, shoot, and watch. An X5 would require some editing and manipulation in their editing app prior to using the footage. That being said, I prefer the X5 because I don’t have to worry where the camera is pointing. It films in all directions all the time so I never miss anything. It just works better for my use case.

I use both. The action has a much tougher build and better footage quality. The X5 is nice for wide/world shots and creative work but tbh it’s not fun for long videos because of the extra editing. I think in your case you’d be better with the action since you want mainly POV.

I don’t agree the difference is marginal. There are two MASSIVE differences: 1. Low light performance is in another universe on the X5… it’s a universe where you can actually use the camera in low light lol. 2. 360 cameras are EASILY damaged, the ability at low cost and at home to change a lens is truly game changing and you will regret over and over not buying the X5 when you have to ship your X4 back to insta360 for repairs, both in cost and time lost with the camera (including the memories you failed to catch while it was gone.)

Summary: the DJI Osmo 360 is an excellent first attempt at the consumer 360 camera market by DJI with some advantages vs the competition, but on the whole still remains a step behind the Insta360 X5.

The image quality is marginally better and IMHO worse in the natural color modes that don't need color grading. Don't get me wrong, good on them for putting ever bigger sensors in a 360 camera and going to 10-bit color... but the end result in many cases in normal side by side comparisons are equal or WORSE than what is coming out the X5.

I've seen countless videos now of low light Osmo 360 vs. X5 footage... I've seen none, none that "blew away the X5" in performance. The X5 choses to use heavier noise reduction and the Osmo 360 uses less which makes their night footage far, far, far more noisy and jittery looking. It's a toss up to me which is better, I could see the argument for the Osmo 360, but it hardly is transformative... \*\*they all suck in low light\*\*.

I bought the X4 a couple weeks ago to record my dj sets in the club. The low light quality was terrible i ended up just using my phone and returning it. The X5 changes that so I will be purchasing it and hopefully be able to get some good low light video from my sets.

The Insta360 X5, GoPro Max 2, and DJI Osmo 360 will require a special case in order for it to take sharp footage underwater. The GoPro Hero 13, DJI Action 5, and Insta360 Ace Pro 2 shouldn’t require a case as long as you don’t go too deep.

I own a insta 360 x5 and the quality honestly isn’t the same as my GoPro 13. The insta 360 uses 8 bit color, 30fps max. GoPro uses 10bit color at 60. The GoPro has much better color science right out of the box.

Hi op, one issue is you’ll now no longer be waterproof. I use the DJI mic 2 internal recording inside my helmet to a GoPro 13. You can check the sound here. [action camera with DJI mic2 inside helmet no wires retains waterproofing](https://youtu.be/y7ENSoDiaUg?feature=shared) Use the mini as the second camera, the 11 black as your main. I have a 13 as main and either an action 4 or insta 360 as handlebar.

I’ve got an X5 and a 13. When I cut the footage together you can tell the difference in the colours and rendering. I’m not going to buy a max 2, but I can imagine wanting one if I didn’t have the X5 as it will presumably look better next to any other GoPro footage.

I’m in the exact same dilemma. I currently have the Insta360 X5, but I’m seriously considering picking up the OP3 for day-to-day vlogging and talking head shots. The big advantage with the OP3 is how quickly you can switch perspectives — you can film what’s in front of you, then do a smooth 180° flip to record yourself while walking and talking. It feels a lot more natural and discreet, especially for those of us who get a bit shy vlogging in public. The X5 is amazing for creative 360 shots and capturing unique perspectives, but I’ve realized it’s just not the right fit for the kind of content I want to make consistently. I’ve more or less decided to bite the bullet and invest in the OP3 to cover that gap. Curious though — what’s your vision for your vlog? Is it mainly talking head, walk-and-talk, or more indoor/outdoor lifestyle shots? I’ve found that answering that question makes the decision a lot clearer.

I'm keeping my X5 and Osmo 360 and wait for the Max 3

Everything I've seen with the x5 is that it won't capture much in sharper detail underwater even with a dive case. I have an x5 and a dive trip in August that I want to try it on but may rent an ace pro 2 or gopro incase the quality doesn't pan oht

Objectively the 7th gen gopro looks better. But that makes sense. Less distortion and the GoPro is able to utilize its full resolution for the image. I’m not sure if action mode means single lens mode, but by the images you provided I wouldn’t say the X5 is better. The edges of the X5 image is incredibly soft. A bit disappointing considering that GoPro is now up to the hero 13 and releasing the hero 14 this September (2025). I still think insta360 is the leader in consumer 360 products. But if you’re not interested in reframing a standard action camera will always perform better.

I own the GoPro Hero13, Insta360 X5, and Osmo Pocket 3. I upgraded from the Hero8 and the 13 has been great for jet skiing, skiing, and snowmobiling. The X5 is solid too, but I stick with GoPro for chest mounts. It’s perfect for kayak shots though. The Pocket 3 works best in stable, planned setups. Also, my iPhone 14 Pro Max delivered amazing results in Hawaii and the DR. Use whatever fits your needs, GoPros are still around for a reason.

Personally 10 might be to young for the x range 360 cameras solely because the advanced features and the editing it’s pretty detailed especially if you have never done it before, I have both a GoPro hero 13 and an insta360 x5, my 10 year old uses the GoPro as its smaller and less likely to be impacted damage wise plus the GoPro footage needs less editing both are different types of action camera. What you can do is download the insta360 app and add a video from his phone and get him to edit it via the app he may well pick it up very fast Good luck in you decision any more questions feel free to ask

I found myself in the same boat and ended up returning my X4. But still on the sidelines about the X5. Strange that you can't even find any reviews for battery chargers and there seem to be 2 different OEM batteries being so on Amazon. Very confusing.

Evet dolayısı ile oyunun kazananı insta

Osmo evet daha doğal bir görüntüsü var ama değişitirilebilir lens tüm oyunu değiştiriyor. Türkiye gibi bir ülke de lensi çizilen osmo 360 atılıp yerine yenisi alınamaz. Insta da ise bu şık tamamen opsiyonel ve mümkün. Üstelik yeni bir kameranın nerdeyse 10/1 fiyatına yeni bir lens alıp takabilirsin.. Dolayısı ile kazanan insta 360 yanlış mı?

This guy gets it. I can list countless negatives about GoPros in today's day and age.... Biggest of them all being the tiny sensor inside it, which is why they suck in low light. DJI action pro line is better, ace pro 2 is better, insta X5 is better, hell the new sony's are even arguably better. If I were you I would wait until 2026 to buy a NEW IN BOX GoPro hero 14, or better yet stop assuming brand recognition means quality. The go pros haven't had any major changes since the 9. The most beneficial changes have been software but not hardware. GoPro got away with it due to brand recognition. Once people understand this and stop buying it will force GoPro to actually make truly meaningful improvements. As long as the loyalists keep being sheep gopro will keep feeding them the same hardware with a new number

I have to suggest the 360 cams. Based on what you want it for. Its really the perfect tool to capture quick moments. Not having to frame the shot, being able to just put it on a tripod and let it run knowing it will capture everything is a huge factor. Imagine wanting to take a quick group shot or video. U don't even need to make sure everyone is in frame. Just press the shutter. Now if u want to do like a baby FPV or have your kid hold it then yeah the nano or go ultra If not 360 cam all the way. Insta360 specifically for the editing in the app. Reframing in post edit is not that difficult once you get the hang of it.

I switched long ago after my GoPro had the same SD card error and none of the day's videos were saved. Never again. Since then, I've not lost any footage on Insta360 X3, X5, Go 2, Go 3. Insta360 have their issues but definitely better than GoPro.

If you're buying a 360 cam to do it all, go with the x5. The video quality is way better. The biggest problem with 360 cameras is the lens are protruding and very easily damaged. The x5 let's you replace the lens yourself. It's a big big plus. I think the GoPro 360 can as well now. But I am done with gopros.

I would get the thumb sized [Go3](https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-3?utm_term=INRDA5L) if you want something simple for a 10yo. You really have to get a bit stuck in editing to use the 360 cameras, that being said, if you go for a 360 camera I second going for a metal case for added protection or get the [X3](https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INRDA5L) which is a bargain compared to the twice more expensive [X5](https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRDA5L), however the X5 has an option of replacing broken lens guards. I have been using my Go2/Go3/Go3s for vacations and biking, cooking and general fpv videos, you just clip it on your shirt via a magnetic pendant you wear under your shirt (included), or attach it to a baseball cap or just about anything. Your son will love any one of those cameras, it just depends on your budget and how confident he is on the editing side if you go for one of the 360 ones.

I don't know anyone who doesn't find x5 good. For me it's a 10/10 camera. It's ny first action camera and it's very versatile

I dove with my X4 and a dive case and it came out great. Water clarity is very important and making sure your stitching settings are correct is important also. I have the Ace Pro and the X4 and X5. I would take the X5 over the Ace pro personally.

Yeah, so when you see the x5 YT videos....those have been set-up exactly for the conditions...\*cough\* and the marketing $. In real life, you can just press record, but, results will not be optimal even in Auto. They're not really spontaneous devices, but when they are set-up correctly they can be useful in certain situations, it should be noted they are no where near DSLR or even iPhone quality, which I find disappointing.

Get the X5. It's not just larger sensors. There's an improved batt life. New functions like twist to shoot which i find it very useful if u are using selfie sticks. The in built mic is super good on the X5 as well.

360 cam for sure. U can use AI tools provided in the app to keep u in frame with a click of a button. With the 360 cam, U do not have to worry if u are in frame or not. Audio quality is good too.

The ability to change lenses made it a no-brainier for me. The lens guards were a must for me on the X4, but resulted in garbage footage in several different conditions. Plus, the Costco bundle gave me a second battery, memory card, and selfie stick for what they’re selling the cam only for on the I360 site.

It’s the X5. Just got it yesterday.

I would say insta360 x5 even though your shot looks bad. With the dive housing it produces the coolest most unique shots. After each trip, I find myself preferring the insta footage over the GoPro.

Being able to swap lenses on the X5 when you scratch them makes it worth it alone. I have an X3 too and it always makes me nervous using it because I know if I scratch a lens it’s going to be a hassle to fix it myself or send it in.

X5 the lenses are replacable, Pure video, and higher resolutions in some modes , what I like best is that Insta frame and as well 360 file, its well worth the price for the X5, do check costco out the site and its 5% more for non members ifthat helps

To your first point, the pocket 3 isn’t as fragile as it looks, I’ve dropped mine 3 times now from about waist height indoors and it’s still going. Definitely depends on the drop but fragility isn’t really a big concern. The image quality on it is significantly better than a phone straight out of camera. The x5 has some sort of flat profile but it’s only 8bit so you would barely notice any benefit using it. The pocket 3 has 10bit so it’s a bit more versatile in that regard. The x5 is great if you wanna film while being in the moment, but if you’re trying to get nicer, more intentional shots, go with the OP3

I went from the X3 to the X5 and I would recommend the X5 without hesitation just for the user-changeable lenses

no, this is bad advice. The RS and the RS1 inch Leica both perform worse in low light than the current generation that have the pure video night modes. I know because I own the RS, the RSOne, the Ace Pro 2 and the X5. It is a software trick on the new cameras that make them look so good.

If you didn’t have the pocket 3, what would you be using to make memories on your family trips? I think the pocket is a great trip camera, but it requires you to treat it delicately - no impacts, heavy vibrations and you can’t get it wet. Maybe consider the Insta360 X5 if you just wanna capture your memories and not worry about framing your subjects. You’ll take a hit in quality and you’ll have to do more post processing, but the fact that you can just put it down and record in every direction is great. I can’t recommend the DJI Osmo 360 because it doesn’t have user replaceable lenses. The pocket 3 is going to win in low light, and it has the ability to attach two microphones, which is great. I have a bunch of action cams, including all of the pockets, many GoPros, insta360 go 3-ultra, and 360 cams. If I could only take one, it would probably be the X5 because of the durability, replaceable lenses, replaceable battery/sd cards, and its ability to shoot every direction all while being pocketable.

The replaceable lens is the main selling point for the X5 to me. I have seen too many shattered lenses on the X3/X4 of friends and the guards are unusable in sub 20 degree weather (which is where I mainly use an action cam). I also want to wait and see what the DJI Osmo360 might be but no concrete information on it. Also, disagree on point 8. If designed properly, having extra processors should decrease heat and increase battery life as it should use only the chips dedicated to the needed function at the time (ie playback , rendering, stitching, AI, etc) similar to how modern phone CPUs work: not all the chips are running 100% all the time. The Bionic/A chips on iPhones will quickly switch to whichever core it needs and spin down the rest to conserve power.

My first 360 camera was the x3. I had some fun with it but a lot of the footage ended up being really low quality.  X5 seems to have the quality I’m looking for but I prefer the size of the Max 2. I’m just waiting for the preorder to arrive. Some regret after learning about the low light capability but I have other gear for night stuff so I’m not too disappointed.

I use my x5 mainly as a dash cam mounted to me via X5 chest mount(the dedicated chest mount for x5). It is decent enough as its main purpose is to document my ride and serve as evidence in case of a crash. If you have a limited budget, ill go for a single lens action camera or the ace pro 2. As ive seen it is decent in low light too. But if you money isnt really an issue, buy the x5 just so i have the option to shoot 360. Theres a single lens mode for the x5 which i usually use. Im no pro in 360 camera or action camera in general but the x5 generates heat that im kinda concerned about it and is why when in POV mode, i choose 2.7k 60fps so it doesnt heat up that much. Yes ive tried 4k 30fps and its really hot after some time.

It really depends on how you intend to film, if you intend to film during the day then the x4 and x5 are practically the same thing. If you intend to film at night then choose the x5 as it has a better image for filming in low lighting. Remembering that these are action cameras and not photography cameras.

oh, but I think when it comes to low light, the performance of X5 is way better than X4. If you r using X4 as a reference for picture quality, it might fall a bit short of expectations. But, anyway, it's still worth experiencing for the full panoramic effect.

Before buying I was looking for such realistic low light environment video and in the end I can't say video quality is bad, but it's also not good. Of course it's probably worst filming conditions for any camera, yet compared to usual phone camera quality x5 camera will likely loose in any environment. On the other hand that's the cost of having 360 video. I'm quite happy with cameras audio quality - no clipping in high volume environment, not too mushy. In short - for the price it's ok camera, footage is usable, yet it always feels like as a step down from phone video quality. Yet 360 video is definitely the future (including VR) and we are slowly getting there!

Thanks for your insight! Also nice video edit! I've used pure video mode and now I think it could be 5.7K as it was low light environment and I thought maybe it should work better than 8K. Probably I should have chosen 8K setting instead. Unfortunately I don't remember changing it to be exact. Standard audio mode was selected. On one hand those videos are not perfect, but on the other hand probably still more interesting than filmed on phone (not sure if it's just because they're relatively uncommon).

Video quality has issues not only in low light performance, but also for fast moving objects (like propellers) - strong chromatic aberrations become visible (black propellers become red, green and blue). But this might be wide angle lens issues. On the other hand I realistically expected camera to have such quality when buying it and market didn't have significantly better options in this price range at the time. And osmo lowlight performance is also not that good if you check in other videos like this one at 6:52 : [https://youtu.be/BBLYyZO\_Pc4?si=KlDsuus0XE7nbxXw](https://youtu.be/BBLYyZO_Pc4?si=KlDsuus0XE7nbxXw)

True but honestly really stoked with my insta 360 Ace Pro 2. And by judging from the footage, the insta 360X5 really nails the night footage. https://youtu.be/TGyR15jpxjg

I have used my x5 a couple of times to record my dj sets. Keep in mind that recording in 8k with purevideo mode will overheat the x5 within 30 minutes if its stationary. You don’t want to disable purevideo in low light, so you are limited at 5.7 or 4k max. This will limit the amount of zoom you can use in post processing.

A couple reasons why I’m considering it: - I’ve found the lens guards really not great when there’s rain involved so like the idea of being able to run without guards. - and yes, I have managed to scratch a lens, so being able to change them is useful to me, especially given above - built in wind noise device is particularly useful on a motorcycle, when people want to hear the engine. But I agree - super frustrating that it isn’t compatible with the old batteries!

Yes I ran into it during testing with a "slower" SD card. Use the Insta360 official Pro 512G card to avoid that problem. It does not play nice with Sandisk. I called it out in this video btw if you watch the testing and show you the exact error message. I hope this help.

Wait Ace Pro 2? That is a 2D action camera this is a 360. So image quality Ace Pro will be WAYYYYY better. But if you need that shoot first point later feature - than X5 beat everything in the market now.

Oh yes. For Chin mount and that close up - I think the X-series will be better and way lighter. X5 is the lightest X surprisingly.

I think you will find X5 still better than X4 in many other area. (do sell or return all your accessories of X4 if you do) I think one other thing most people don't mentioned is the weight. X5 a slightly slightly lighter than X4 with bigger sensors - which is kinda nut. Since this is an action camera - lighter is always a welcome addition.

I will be returning my x4 to get the x5. I notice an image difference in the YT comparisons. I like the lense replacement. The mic sounds better. The quality is better on day one, and it will only improve throughout the year with firmware upgrades. Then tariffs, they will happen eventually.

I had an X3 and the quality bump to x4 was certainly noticeable. Problem is I shoot in HDR and the improvement between X4 to X5 in HDR doesn't look as much as the non hdr improvement from 'reviews' I've seen.

x5 has WAY better low light and way better software to edit the 360 video. The only way the max 2 could be competitive would be HALF the price of x5 at 250 or less, but if they cost basically the same, its just foolish to buy max 2.

you can also replace lens on x5.

When i'm going to china next week, i'm using the insta360 x5 to vlog the beautiful night events there. Go pro is just limiting as a vlogging camera.

go with x5. Not much difference between max 2 vs x2. x5 has a larger image sensor and will give you the expanded option of low light vlogging. I recently shoot videos of the halloween parade.

X5 all the way. if you are waiting for some time then get the X6 and get nothing short of these. This is for a series where cameras are being updated every year and they keep some features off limits for the next camera be it hardware or software. There were major improvements in the X5 and a lot of it is feature wise (specially night mode) and some of it they could have done in the X4 so why get the X4? Only exception to get the X4 is - you have a very specific usecase like, you shoot only 360 photos for professional work and it's good enough in the X4 or if you are just doing a sport in the day time and you'd rather save the money and get accessories.

I just bought a magnetic pendant and horizontal mount for my x5 to shoot pov videos. Its an overkill tbh but i didnt want to spend too much to buy another camera since i already purchased the x5. However if i didnt have X5 i would have bought insta360 go 3s. Its a tiny camera comes with a pendant chest and a cap mount and really good for pov videos. Just get the one with 128Gb storage.

Will stick with the X5 for now, based on night shots and editing software.

Beware of the issues with the pro dive case. The stitching is nowhere near as good as with the original dive case and I doubt it ever will be.  The video reviews that exist do not seen to be truthful on that part.

>I tried on bars, seat post, and helmet. So far I got best results from helmet mount. That's what I'm doing. My X5 uses Insta360's hard hat mount.

I second the recommendation for a 360 cam. I've had an Insta360 X5 for nearly two months, and it's the bee's knees. Yes, it'll run about $600 with an SD card, but it does the work of 2.5 cameras. I say 2.5 because even a front/rear setup has blind spots, whereas the 360 cam doesn't.

Definitely easy on the x5 lol takes 1 min

With the insta360 desktop software, I can use one keyframe to turn the camera 180 degrees clockwise OR counterclockwise -- my choice. I can't do that with the GoPro Player. It'll decide for me (usually the way I don't want it). Sounds goofy, but if it can't even do that... Also tracking is available in Insta360. Reframing in general is far easier in the Insta360 software. Going back to the GoPro Player is a self practice in pain and suffering. The res of the Max 2 is compelling, but we're comparing it to the X5, which has been out since April. the X4 was released in April 2024. There is a good chance an X6 will be released in 6 months, again in April. The Max 2 was released 6 years ago. Will it take until *2031* for the Max 3? The other thing to consider with res is that I'm not exporting anywhere close to 8k, my videos of primarily viewed on a phone, and 16:9 1080p maximum. GoPro has also been signaling that it wants to be an AI company first, and a camera (hardware) company second, which isn't what I want.

X5 It seems the feature that interests me the most is going to be with the new Studio software - I really want to see decent looking 360 videos in my Quest 3.

The x5 microphone is miles ahead of the x3 and x4. I haven’t needed external microphone or dead cat on it

I currently own a One X2, and an X4. I'm not going to try to convince you that you need to buy an X5, but I will explain why I have already done it and am eagerly waiting for it to show up today. Low-light performance has been my one complaint for sooo long. You say that you shoot in sunny days, but I find that a lot of my use cases are low-light, indoors where the performance hit has been hugely impacting. Gymnastics meets and dance recitals with my granddaughter, plays with my grandson. School events. Birthday parties. Family game nights are a blast with the camera sitting in the middle of the table capturing the fun. Camping, especially sitting around the camp fire, or capturing the beautiful night sky in the mountains. Nighttime swimming parties with family and friends. One of my favorite videos was in an aquarium with the grandkids petting rays in a shallow pool, in very dimly lit conditions. Even treks through heavily wooded areas can be dark enough to cause issues. If I was shooting during the day and outside, I might agree, but that's not my life. I can use my GoPros, my Insta360 G2 or Go3, or get out my Sony or Canon DSLR. But the ability to catch any moment anywhere in the room with minimal attention and setup is what drew me to the 360 cameras in the first place. Hand your 360 camera to a 5 year old grandkid and see how fast you need to replace a lens. That is a major boost for me, even with the cost. I've had to replace lens covers on my Go2 and Go3 several times from RC car crashes, so I know it happens. And the lens covers previously offered were notorious for introducing flare that was usually unwanted. Those reasons are sufficient to me to upgrade now.

IDK My Hero 8 is stick kicking. I did however buy an Insta360 X5 thou.

Seriously, it is way to early to really know about DJIs 360. I have both, DJI and Insta products and like what they offer in their respective products.  But the 360 from DJI has no proven track record. You know nothing about firmware updates, software support or how the hardware really handles.  If you open to gamble and don't mind playing with new tech, sure. But if you look at something that there is plenty of info about, be it good or bad, the X5 is really the only option! 

That also depends on your budget. I have a DJI Pocket 3 and an Insta360 X5. If I had to choose just one, I’d probably go with the Pocket 3. I don’t think there is a dedicated head mount for it, but there are chest/arm mounts for it. It can record in 4K, up to 120fps, works well in low light, and has the built in gimbal. It’s my favorite!

Hugh's review is pretty real, pretty much one of the few if not the only one that pointed out the HDR isn't real HDR, so the X5 is still on 8bit, staying true to their hatred of 10bit color depth. Almost got the X5 if Hugh didn't point that out but if you wanna watch fancy 360 videos by influencers that completely gloss over certain details on purpose, there's plenty.

I take photos and videos of birds and wildlife with a Nikon Z8 camera and telephoto lens. As I’m walking around, I have my Insta360 X5 on a selfie stick in my backpack. Occasionally I take it out to do a few camera maneuvers, or stop and do a little commentary of wherever I’m at. At the end of the day, I reframe my Insta360 X5 footage into a handful of short clips, and integrate some of the Nikon photos and videos to create one video that I post on X and YouTube. I think the X5 works great for that. And I like that it captures everything. The other day I was walking holding the X5 in front of me and in 360 mode as I was vlogging, and a gull flew right at me and towards the camera. Like it wanted to land on it. Caught it all on the X5 and it came out great. Edit: Bottom line, I love the X5 and it just really opens up all kinds of possibilities.

Just bought it today, will be doing non-paid review (mainly for cyclists, but will be relevant for everyone). Hopefully by Sunday, will post it here. Edit: https://youtu.be/IWul7oK42uM

I've done these videos with X4 FWIW :) I wasn't thrilled about its performance back then, but I have quite high bar when it comes to image quality, so even this might look fine to normal person. But X5 definitely improved in this area, I already can tell as much. [https://youtu.be/abj0VbhuwD0?si=2CeyikKngub3Mjxr](https://youtu.be/abj0VbhuwD0?si=2CeyikKngub3Mjxr) [https://youtu.be/tMbzbS\_UeeI?si=\_bJYFHzEVLEGKZx1](https://youtu.be/tMbzbS_UeeI?si=_bJYFHzEVLEGKZx1) [https://youtu.be/XlwjMjyU410?si=KmZ9wT8z5jVHvMxU](https://youtu.be/XlwjMjyU410?si=KmZ9wT8z5jVHvMxU)

Owner of X4 and fresh owner of X5 here: 1) abosulely untrue - the larger sensor brought one extremely important thing (besides the low light quality) - the footage is now naturally sharp (even at low sharpness), which reduces the need for the horrible artificial oversharpening so often present in action cameras. In X4 that was terrible - there were halos between the horizon and the sky. No longer here, the image looks natural now. 2) yep true, but see above 3) true 4) sure 5) can't comment on this 6) for 360 footage yea 7) sure but do you really need those? And a lot of accessories is fully compatible. 8) some people already performed tests on this - the X4 overheated way sooner than X5 9) lens covers turn your image quality into dogshit, this is indeniably a big selling point to X5

In my opinion it is the best action/travel camera on the market right now. I made a non sponsored real world review here if you are interested: [https://youtu.be/IWul7oK42uM?si=-7nb8oXuawEsKu4K](https://youtu.be/IWul7oK42uM?si=-7nb8oXuawEsKu4K) It's actually so good I'm taking it instead of my Pocket 3 for my upcoming holidays.

Last week I started looking at the x2… then the x3… long story short, ended up with the x5. Do it once and do it right. My thoughts were similar to yours and the option to have better low light coverage was very important to me. Also I’m using mine outdoors for fishing and it’s a matter of time before I knock it off and break a lens. The replaceable lenses was another key deal breaker for me. Side note, loving the x5 so far.

Been waiting to buy a 360 camera untill the reveal of the max 2. Max2 has better image quality, but overheating, low runtime (compared to x5) and no low light mode makes it a nogo for my usercase. So I've bought the x5. 

360 cameras are amazing for filming 'big stuff'. So going through schools of fish etc you get really cool footage. But plenty of light and decent visibility is pretty essential for good crisp videos. (I have an X3, the new X5 probably is better in slightly less light as well). But you won't be getting any really good quality close-up shots with it. A phone in a divevolk is much better for that.

No I was swimming behind her and filming. The camera is on a short selfie stick and I'm holding it almost vertical with my hand being just out of the frame towards the bottom. With the invisible dive case you still want to keep the subject you are filming more or less in the center of one of the lenses because the stiching line between the two lenses is still pretty noticable otherwise. Edit: also this is with the X3. The newer X4 or X5 should have much better quality.

The Insta360 X3, X4 and X5 cameras automatically edit out the selfie stick. the stitching line isn't always perfect, but still makes for a really cool effect.

In my opinion, get the X5 for Low light and replaceable lenses.  It is very easy to scratch those lenses because they protrude past the camera body.  If you drop the camera even once you are looking at a lens replacement.   For $30 per lens replacement you can do yourself I couldn’t recommend it more.  Also unless you are playing outdoor festivals you will want the low light of the x5.  It’s almost useable now in indoor lighting conditions which makes that quite an improvement over the x4.  360 cameras struggle in low light and with resolution.  Your phone will do a better job.   

I can tell you that without the dive case it is not good (no stitching, low quality) and certainly a Gopro 13 would be better. There is a nice tutorial video on the 360 community (on the app) about X5 with diving case. The images there are amazing https://preview.redd.it/8ve47i5lwhjf1.jpeg?width=1206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a374e1887725701823624b14de9d511dca9544a4

What’s regular content creation? If you’re just going to be talking to camera while walking around get an OSMO Pocket 3 and Mic 2. If you want to make cool videos with neat transitions get an X5. Before you get either watch a few videos on the X5 and the Pocket 3. Another good option if you’re going to be doing locked off shots on a tripod would be the original Sony ZV-1. It has a good zoom and crazy slow motion up to 960 FPS if my memory is correct.

I had been planning on buying an X4 and was going to do so last week when I saw their announcement. I ended up going with the X5, even though it costs $100 more I feel it makes sense because I don't already own an X4 and all of the X4 accessories

Veel werk om 360 te bewerken? Echt niet met het programma van Insta360 is het een eitje en daarna exporteren naar je eigen favo videobewerking programma. Ik heb altijd video's gemaakt met een DJI mini pro 4 en een Gopro 12. Nu is de collectie uitgebreid met een x5. Het is geweldig en best makkelijk om er een mooie video mee te maken de beeldkwaliteit is subliem. Het is zeker geen vlogcamera maar wel een perfecte reis camera. Als je het geld heb gewoon doen.

Not true. I chose X5 and I made the right choice. Get past all the shill-tubers and find an honest review. Osmo is a great first attempt but it has its issues. Look up fogging that's a fun feature it has. And the lack of user replaceable lenses is a deal breaker for a lot of us. The pure video mode is amazing in most circumstances. The blue light does render it ass though. If you wanna film a dark concert get out the full frame mirrorless.

My two main reasons for X5 For me and I’m coming from every iteration for the Insta360, yes now all 5 iterations since I just purchased the X5. 1. Better low light capability. My biggest gripe due to the fact that sometimes video is grainy. The X4 was A bit better but pixel peeping sometimes would drive me nuts even at 8K. So now with the bigger sensor, I’m hoping this would be eliminated, even if it’s slightly better. I don’t record pitch black indoors but it’s indoor. 2. Len’s replacement. Out of all the time I have had all the iterations of the insta360, only once did I scratched up the lens. Pretty good considering but with replaceable lens, I don’t have to be overly cautious. Biggest grip I guess is that I don’t think anything from the X4 is interchangeable which is pretty annoying. Considering my X4 is brand spanking new!!!

X4 is death, it was just fat X3. In low light (which is in 360 world often) you need that bigger sensor. Like X5 is first really usable 360 cam, it just now stopped being toy

This 360 cam freedom is partially myth. You should still control how far from things the X5 is and also where will be the stitch line, also not to overexpose just one lens fully

I have owed the insta360 x2, x3, x4 and the go. The go sucks, it's no where near wide enough, and if youre using the necklace magnet to chest mount it won't hold through a ski jacket, and you will lose it. I would go for the x5 for the removeable lens. 360 cameras are so much better than single lens cameras, I would definitely get a 360 cam.

I just purchase the X5 because I wanted a 360 camera for an upcoming Scuba live aboard trip. The X5, especially with the new Pro dive case, is the only choice.

I have tge insta 360x5 it's actually nice cam for outdoor content or special shots or variations. Editing can be mostly processed on the insta 360 app there is an auto track Funktion and several presets. I also have the dji osmo pocket 3 creators combo with microphone included. When wait a bit they will bring out dji osmo pocket 4 with microphone combo it is a better solution for a studio/ YouTube channel like environment. Insta 360x5 has definitely its place for special shots but I prefer my dji osmo pocket 3 creator combo. The price point is around the same.

I got the insta360 x5. I dropped it a few times already so the replaceable lenses are already useful...

my hot take as someone who owns the X4 and the X5: the X5 is a great camera if you don’t plan on upgrading the camera anytime soon. stack up ur replacement lenses and basically run it till its burnt out

my last gopro was the hero 8. i still have it but its doesn’t work as it constantly loses footage. i now role with the Acepro 2 and the X5. aside from certain accessories not being available for me ever i love the x5. i bought so many lens replacement kits as well as cooling screen protectors that the x5 should be my last 360 cam for awhile

I remember in your other post I voted for the DJI. I think with this sample photo, I still would go with the DJI. With the X5, you really need the dive housing if you want decent shots underwater, but the color looks nice so if you had had that on it possibly would have been the winner. The AcePro is also decent. The GoPro is by far the worst color. I would be curious to see it with a red filter on it, but without it it is certainly in last place.

Hi OP! How has your journey been? Did you end up buying the X5? I'm exactly in the same boat as you. I have wanted to create a longform walking channel for many years now, and in 2023 I finally bit the bullet and bought the Insta X3 and started filming whenever I get the chance. Mid-2024, I upgraded to the X4, and finally in December 2024, started a Youtube channel. Last month I upgraded to an X5. And almost 9 months in, I am steadly growing my library of walking videos on my channel. I haven't seen any other walking channel using the Insta360 exclusively, so I'm happy to answer any questions you may have on this journey! Going back to your question: \- Yes, the X4 and X5 would be great choices. If you have the means, go upgrade directly to the X5. The low light quality of the X5 is much much better than X3 and X4. I have yet to process new videos captured by my X5, but if you go to my channel, you can compare the big difference between X3 and X4, and just imagine that X5 is much better. (Will share the links below\*). Other thoughts: \- Reframing could take a lot of time, if you are not intentional with your shoot. So before going to the field, make sure you already know which angle to take. (Yes, you can reframe it in post, but there's a huge difference if you place the camera on a backpack, on a chest mount, or do it handheld on waist level, or on face level.) I get annoyed by some of the nice places I've been to, only to find out that my hair has been blocking the view (I placed it too low on my backpack), or that it wiggles too mach (I placed it below waist, handheld). \- Plan your routes in advance - this will cut your editing time significantly! \- Walk alone if you want to use ambient sounds. In some situations, I have used the insta when walking with friends, my partner, or with tour guides. I simply hit record and just stay in the present. And because I'm in the present, the camera has also captured all the private moments and conversations with the people I'm with - something you may or may not intend to include in the final product of your Youtube videos. Just something to be mindful of, and something to plan in advance. I can type more and more, but any specific questions are welcome! Feel free to DM as well, if it helps. === \*Not sure if I'll be blocked if I include links, so you could look for my channel on Youtube. Channel name is "Thoughts In Transit", with a yellow map pin as a profile photo. For the video samples, search for - Captured by X3: Motorbike POV in Vietnam Paramotor Flight in Vang Vieng Captured by X5: Tour Istanbul for Free Boracay Like 55 Years Ago/Hinugtan Beach All of them had some color grading in post, but you'll see the significant difference between X3 and X4 footage. I have lots of backlog, so my X5 content might come out not until a couple of months from now. Cheers!

I've had both the X4 and X5. Dont get me wrong, the X4 is still great but the X5 is noticeably better in a lot of categories so if you will be planning to use it a fair bit and can afford it, X5 is definitely a better camera

I have the instra 360 X5 which is brilliant but will kill your time when it comes to editing. Also use the DJI Action 5. Very glad I switched from the GoPro

I mean… it’s not its purpose but you can try to be inventive and adapt your blog around this 360 action cam But there are some technicalities that will make your “normal vlogging” look worse than other cameras

First and foremost that the resolution is distributed over the 360 degrees and zooming in makes the picture still look funky Adding to this the innards of the cam and the purpose of the software to make cool looking outdoor shots Main usage for 360 footage is still to make some gimmicky shots and weave them into normal footage before the viewer notices the specific shortcomings (or to produce hour long driving footage) But that said the cams get better and better But you could do a vlog; people were making vlogs years ago when the best cam footage looked worse than my x3 footage - it depends on your content Just don’t expect it to look marques brownlee style clean But as someone mentioned: maybe your phone shoots better footage than the footage you’ll get from a x5

I just bought an x5 for fun. I want to change up video style and learn different style of editing with 360. I know what the camera is capable off and with such a wide FOV, any zoom is going to be loss of quality but I’m going to take advantage of that and change up video framing to be different compared to my DSLR videos. I also had a gift certificate to Costco for their credit card so $350 for the camera bundle didn’t hurt as bad as $550.

X5, excellent for recording my band on stage. The microphone is superlative better too, no clipping, clean highs and enough lows.

I have an Insta360 X5 and it’s amazing with my little kids. I capture amazing stuff all the time that I wasn’t even looking at that I’ll go back and see when I upload the footage to the app. Like if I was focused on one kid and had my back turned to the other, sometimes they’ll do hilarious stuff that I would have completely missed if I didn’t have a 360 camera. It’s also hilarious to let my little kids run around with it and you can still get great footage of what they are looking at or flip it around for a selfie view.

I love my insta360 X5, but my GoPro has excellent image stabilization and a sharp picture. Compared to my 360 the GoPro can feel a little...boring? But it does it's job extremely well and at the end of the day they are two separate cameras with different use cases. I tend to grab my insta most of the time because I like filming my kids and they run wild, so reframing makes for some cool views of them at the playground, especially being able to pan back and forth if they are opposites sides of me. However, if I'm running or hiking the GoPro is much smaller and produces more pleasing and more professional looking footage.

I did some test with insta360 X5. Great results so far, I you use some specific parameters (8k, 30fps). What kind of area do you plan to scan ?

Insta360 X3 with dive case here. Excellent videos and that for a fairly old camera. If budget isn’t an issue then go for an X5 with dive case.

I see quite a few comments here, but they don’t seem to be hitting the main point… I’m a YouTuber and my channel centers around vlogging, think adamthewoo meets cruising… the X5 is currently, in my opinion, the best affordable camera for vlogging. While there are plenty of other cameras, like the Sony a7iii, that have significantly better image quality and allow for the use of different lenses for a wide array of options, most of these cameras are point and click cameras which means you need to have a good idea of what you want to film, and how you want to film it, then set everything up to achieve that… with 360° cameras, if you choose to record in 360°, you just start recording and go about your day with the only care being to keep in mind which way your camera is pointing (do you want to see your face, put it in front of you, do you want to see your pov, stick the camera behind you, want a drone type shot, stick the camera above you) but you don’t have to worry about it in general and get to choose your focus point in post. And a little, often missed perk, is that if you have the camera in front of you, while shooting 360°, and you only want a flat video, you can still show what is in front of you and your face at the same time, as you can reframe the same footage more than once and change the angles for each reframe, which also means if you do something where you have multiple people (think like a tabletop interview or food review) you can put the camera in the middle of all the people and then in post you can choose angles that make it look like you have multiple cameras set up with one on each person… and it’s super simple to do. So a single 360° camera gives you the ability to have a multi cam setup with just a single camera… I’ve had so many cameras over the years, including the go pro max, insta360 x3, and x5, and the 360fly (from way back in the day) as well as virtual y every generation of iPhone camera and multiple gimbals for them including the dji osmo and the insta360 flow (haven’t gotten the flow 2 yet) and a few dslr cameras in the price range below the Sony a7, that rarely ended up getting used as they were less convenient at the time of shooting… sometimes things you want to record just happen out of the blue and I rarely took a dslr with me unless I was planning to use it due to the price and perceived fragility… I am far from what I would consider a pro, and that is probably a big part of why I like the x5 so much… one of my future goals is to start making videos of just having the camera sit recording in places like a stream or Disney World for a while, not moving, and record in 360° with the 360° audio and then upload those for people to enjoy… 360 videos aren’t mainstream yet, but I absolutely love them and they tend to be my highest viewed videos (aside from any Tesla video I post)

I’m a DJ, I’m looking for a clean and reliable 360 camera so I can record both myself and crowd at the same time. I don’t have much of adventure / sports usage. All I need is a camera that can do well in low light open air or indoor dynamic club lighting. What do you guys think would be the better option for me? Thanks

Haha you’re right, I’m slightly concerned for the safety of the camera. But on top of that my first priority is great footage on low light and dynamic club lighting. I don’t know why although osmo utlises the sensor better. I’m still falling for the insta x5 for the overall package.

Thanks for the reply! So you’re saying if it wasn’t for the 360, the dji osmo pocket 3 has better camera quality?

and how would you put osmo pocket 3 with a 16 pro max? Sometimes I think if it wasn’t for the 360, I’ll just put my 16 PM on a mini tripod. Do you think pocket 3 will have a better quality of iphone?

You’re right! I think I’ll go with x5

This comment pretty much answered on everything I needed to know. You’re right, the only reason I need a 360 cam is so I can record both sides of the party at once. Also thanks for comparing it with 16 pro max, I was just wondering if it wasn’t for the 360, would it still make sense to shoot with an insta 360 and not my iphone. I guess I’ll go with the x5

I actually don’t mind going a lil deep with editing as I’m a videographer as well haha. But yes I think insta 360 has a better overall package for me. Not much worried about the audio as I generally lay over the original track and sync it. I think only reason to go with osmo is the better utilisation of the sensor, apart from it - insta x5 seems to be a clear winner for my use

For me the only big reason I want to go max 2 is because of the size. I think it looks dorky having a tall stick on your helmet lol. But feature wise I do like the x5 better as of now. It’s just that x5 being on my helmet is funny lmao

many thanks. thats what i wanted to hear before pressing the buy button.. So footage is noisefree at daylight and iso 100 when watched on a monitor at 1:1 scaling? i see noise at iso100 on shaded areas, or even on the blue sky with my x4. if these are gone with x5, then its a big upgrade!

mind you share a very short, daylight, iso100 X5 video sample in .insv format?

Thanks, yes a little improvement over X4 But what about Purevideo mode? It doesn't show any noise in daylight now! Test it! :)

i heared that 12k timelapse is very good on x5! better than x4

The controls and workflow are way better with insta 360. Maybe your just not used to it and used to GoPro but it's the main reason I switched. GoPros Software is seriously clunky and dated. The lenses on the X5 are also easily user replaceable. All those labs features you listed are available too and built in. Literally every one except the sound trigger(it has voice triggers if that's what you mean but if you meant similar to motion sensor but for sound it doesn't have it) and Gps trigger but I've never had a GoPro with an accurate GPS here in Canada anyway. Not to mention Gopro requires installing custom scripts that take time and PC access to change between and are not all compatible together for those features... That being said image quality is king and if max 2 is better I'll switch but it doesn't seem to be the case the lowlight and blowouts are especially bad for me because I'm in and out of dark forest to bright sunlight(MTB)

ADVICE: I’m a photographer. I’ve shot several events in dark rooms with lighting and effects, and to say it’s difficult would be an understatement. I don’t think you’ll be happy with any 360 camera in this environment. But, if the insta is your final decision, make it an X5, and take it out of automatic exposure mode. Because your lighting is not constant, your video will blow because it will be constantly changing ISO to try and compensate for changes if you keep it automatic exposure mode.

A few reasons: (1) I have zero experience with O360, nor have I spent any time looking at the new propaganda. I tend not to give advice or comment about things I have zero experience with. (2) The reason that I don’t have that experience is because I dipped on DJI as a company a few years back. I didn’t want to dump on them, or get into my own experience in a thread that you are asking advice in. I do; however, use the hell out of my Insta. It literally goes everywhere with me. I wish the editing experience was a little better with the app, but it’s not crap.

I shot in \*really\* low light last night for the first time with this camera and the results were great. I'm not sure how the x4 compares, but for the price difference, I wouldn't take the risk that it doesn't perform as well. I am a bit of a pixel-peeper who used to shoot 4x5 and 8x10 view cameras and have a fairly low tolerance for crappy images, and I'm a skeptic who usually thinks stuff is overpriced and not as good as promised. I have been waiting for buyers' remorse to set in from the X5, but it just keeps impressing me. A lot of critical video reviews out there miss the point entirely -- comparing it to vlogging specialty cameras, etc. It's not that. But IMO it produces excellent results for what it is, and crosses over into vlogging or flat-view action-cam turf well enough that it can be a one-camera solution for a lot of situations.

Stills from video Insta360 x5: https://preview.redd.it/p18qr4eifq2f1.jpeg?width=3705&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=315e148248e06072ad33482091e1e306f2ee3b0c

I bought an insta360 x5 and filmed today using Purevideo mode in 5.7k /30fps in a lake. The weather was cloudy. Unfortunately, the recording quality is just abysmal. I understood 2 things - try 8k and be closer to the camera if I want details. Light is of course important but you don't get it always

I’m not even sure whether  I should try and return it or keep trying to make this work.  Problem is - anything deeper than 6-8 meters in Latvia and you get really little light. My hope was that it’s an amazing tool for filming solo as I don’t need to get a specific angle

Finally something that looks decent in low light. All other versions were crappy in low light.

I have both and replaceable lens is a huge plus for me. I do a lot of outdoor activities, and while the lens protector on the x4 is good, it won't stand up to grinding on the grounding the suction mount drops, or rocks hitting  it while dirt biking. It technically supersamples, it records in high resolution of 11k? and shrinks to 8k. Supersampling is what most modern dslr cameras do, and it's why they dropped the bitrate which inturn increase recording time and battery A good reason to NOT upgrade is the price. as with everything, buy it only if you have the money for it and think it's a worthy increase in price. Buying new accessories does suck, but at this point that's how these manufacturers con us into spending more.

I'm just learning this myself by watching YouTube videos. its a bit tough for me as I've never been good with technology, but if I could find a tutor or an in person class, I think I'd have the hang of it in one day. so far I've used it on my motorcycle, bicycle and while hiking. the motorcycle video didn't pick up any of what I was saying while riding because you also need to buy a mic. I'm glad I bought it though. going to be a fun hobby.

INSTA360 X5. I have done research and literally a horrible decision to get the Osmo 360.

The X5 just hits different, man. It’s got that crisp 8K that doesn’t just look good—it feels fast and clean, even when you’re bombing it through dirt or shredding snow. Low light? Doesn’t matter. That PureVideo mode straight-up sees in the dark. The colors pop, it handles bright sun or shade no problem, and the Insta360 app is crazy smooth for edits. Reframing’s actually fun, not frustrating. And the real kicker? Swappable lenses. So if you biff it and smoke the lens—no sweat. Just slap on another one. Osmo? You’re buying a whole new cam if you wreck it. Lame. DJI’s got nice specs, sure, but their editing flow ain’t there yet. And if you’re out in the cold or sending it hard, you want something that’s made for chaos. That’s the X5 all day

I get it ya! In the editor you can just make the saturation less for the x5 but personally it looks really good to me

The X5 is generally the best. Not the DJI

Heavy research of my own says the X5 is still the GOAT. The DJI is close, but not as good

😆!! You talking about a sensor **OVERALL** (taking ALL specs and softwares etc.) the X5 is the best. Don’t be dumb

You’re acting stupid. OVERALL, know what this means? OVERALL X5 is better, damn you actually are kind of stupid. But hey, does it matter still, no, so stop arguing. X6 will be out next year I think so let’s wait 😂

how about now? I have an X5 but the Insta+ cloud storage is a joke (2tb limit) I want to be able to upload all my footage so I may have to get the Max 2

The DJI comes across as pretty immature to me. First generation. The advantages of a 1 inch sensor are not really exhausted for me either. For now I'll stick with my X5 and Insta's experience in this area. I'd rather wait for the successor from DJI, although I'm sure that Insta will conjure up an even better X6 from this template...

I was new to the action camera and I should have done better research i don't think the x5 was what I was looking for.  I spent alot of money on this product so too late for me to go back but please do your research trust me me.

Part of it depends on what you want to use your videos for (not just the camera.) I took a 3 week trip and stuck my X5 on the handlebars of my bike in several cities and turned out with a great video to show friends and family about my trip. There’s warp and lines on it because I was learning how to mount it to get the right framing, but it’s so much better than just scrolling through photos of it. Am I going to win a videography award? No, but on a solo trip I got pics and videos of me riding a bike, the scenery, and I didn’t have to stop and pull out my phone to do it.

You won’t regret buying this. I have owned the d4 and now the x5 (great at night) and everyone is asking me about it

You won’t regret buying this. I have owned the d4 and now the x5 (great at night) and everyone is asking me about it

>but without a larger sensor or faster lens, it’s not actually capturing more light than a GoPro or DJI. How is the Insta360 *not* capturing more light? The X5 has a 1/1.28” sensor, compared to the Max 2’s 1/2.3”, so the sensor has an area more than 2 times larger.

3x processers only means 3x the heat if they are all being run as hard. I would assume that the 3x processers are clocked slower at a point which means they can create less heat, and do more processing than the old single unit. \------- Strangely none of the many reviews seems to cover this simple test: Take a X4 and an X5, mount on tripods somewhere warm & windless, Run both on 8k 30fps, and record the times for each to shut down due to overheat. \----------- On overall run time, the advertised comparison isn't a fair one: X5 185 minutes - 5.7K24fps in Endurance Mode, vs X4 135 minutes - 5.7K30fps. Need somebody to run a comparison in matching modes (ideally 8k30 or 5.7k60, in a windy environment, to replicate how users looking for long shoot times are likely to be using their camera's).

Thanks for the info, yeah his tests are closer to perfect for the info I wanted. He tested outdoors's on a "Very hot" day, in the sun. Based on the trees in the background, there was some wind, but not heaps. Tested at max 8k max bitrate. Neither the X4 or X5 overheated and shut down. Surface temps with a temp gun: X4 145 F X5 136 F From this we can conclude that the triple chip X5 means runs cooler despite having more chips For the battery life test, again 8k max bitrate, X4 70min X5 86min 23% longer battery life, from a 5% larger capacity battery. This further supports the case that the X5's processors are more efficient that the X4's single processor.

Just posted another response. Testing by Hugh Hou, indicates that the X5 is slightly more efficient & cool running than the X4.

Seems extremely improbable. It's an action camera, and people were widely expecting the 360 X5 to be able to do 8k 60 FPS. Insta 360 would have known that 8k 60FPS would be a key selling point to get people to upgrade their X4's. And it is a good bet that DJI and the likes are building 8k60 into their upcoming 360 camera's. Fair to say if insta 360 was able to deliver 8k60 with good results on this hardware, it would have been an obvious decision for them to do it at launch. So I am guessing the hardware can't...

If low light performance is important to you, the X5 is hands down better (of course still a bit shit compared to non 360 camera's). This is it's main marketing point.

Improved night video is really an understatement. The x4 made *barely* useable footage at night (usually unusable). The x5 actually looks *good* at night. For my purposes that's enormous. Most importantly, I would never buy a 360 camera without replaceable lenses for any reason now that the option exists. I'm a human and I'm clumsy.

im always shooting in 5.7k/60 HDR I-log Auto Shutter iso800 max ev0 wb 5000k bitrate high sharpness low

i take my x5 for great panaromic views but the issue is resolution if you crop. if you see a fixed item just use your phone ( i also carry sony rx100)

i carry both the insta360 x series camera as well as a small portable sony rx for the complementary benefits of each for certain shots ( zoom, much higher quality, low light with large sensor) [here is article on 360 camera vs regular camera](https://samirsvirtualworld.com/360-vr-camera-rather-than-regular-camera-for-travel/)

I have an insta360 x5, happy to answer any questions. Here's a short I edited in the app: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gEAAUeWL3U0 Here's a normal video I also edited in the app: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul45ej-aMdc So far, it is much much easier to frame the shot than my gopro was. The AI frame does so much of the work for you. I'm not super happy with the quality of the normal video, it seems a little blurry on desktop. I need to figure out how to get a 4k wide video. Also, one side note: if you do get one, you will need an adapter to mount it to gopro accessories. It doesn't have the standard 2/3 prong mount, it has a screw-in mount so you need the adapter. Battery life is pretty decent, I got about 1 hour of footage from a single battery.

Was hoping more from GoPro. Was expecting good low light capability as I shoot primarily in dark environments. I switched from the original GoPro Max to X5 and the experience has been great, full editing features in mobile and desktop app with no paywall. Still staying with Insta360 for now.

X5 if you don't want to bother with framing and don't mind the lower quality footage, stitching inconsistencies and light reflected artifacts. You'll spend more time experiencing the dives and get totally cool angles. I use both X5 and Ace Pro 2 for scuba, not both at the same time of course.

Playing with the X5 and l9ving it. The more I use it, the more the low l8ght capabilities are amazing.

Just got my X5, moved from X2. Still working it out but I love it. Occasionally what I want is in the edge and get the 360 curve, but i can work aroind that. I just need to get better at how i hold the camera stick. . Love that I get it all and get to choose my shot. The low light capabilities are awesome. The DJI 2 mic connects easily as well.

Better than X5 in single lens mode? Looks similar to me? Versatility of small camera has been lost but is the image quality worth the larger size? What can it do the x5 cant? Isn't it the same chipset?

And the sensor is the same as single lens mode on the x5? Trying to see other than form factor of it’s worth the addition. No log. Same sensor as x5 and almost same feature set (bar 360). Not sure if there’s a standout reason to buy the ultra if one has the x5

The Pocket 3 is a great choice and for low light situations, the Pocket 3 is superior. I took my Pocket 3 to a gaming conference and the LAN is dark and only lit up by the PCs that are there. The P3 didnt struggle and the footage looked amazing even in those harsh low light room. The x5 is great because I own that too but when it comes to low light, even though the X5 does great, the P3 is way better.

Agree with all this but I was using the x4 and had no issues when I went to record option in the app to chose what I want to reframe. In the X5, once I zoom out it’s starts to glitch. It won’t let me scroll up or down just left and right. I’m wondering if you have this issue? Or know how to fix it.

For me the replaceable lenses and the much better quality vs the x3 sold it. I will be using it on travels and motorbike rides, from what I saw on YouTube the quality is so much nicer!

I have a hero 11 and an Insta360 X5. If you're only doing chest mount, there is nothing wrong with either hero 11 or 13 (stay away from 12), Ace pro or Ace pro 2 or DJI action 5. I've been using the x5 more and more just for its versatility. I like to use the invisible stick and use it to get some fun POVs and selfies. It does weigh more and requires more thought and editing tho. Can probably find an old hero 9 to try and see if it's something you like doing before investing full pop on current flagship models.

It's ok, but it's not it's strength.. If I'm using the X5, I'm shooting 8k, 24 or 30 fps, 360 mode.

I use the Insta360 stuff - go3S hat and X5 for 3pv I’ve tried it all- GoPros are too heavy and the gap to insta in image quality and mic has gotten narrower quite a bit. The form factor on the cameras is unbeatable. The X5 has lenses you can swap if you scratch them - which has happened on 3 of the 5 360 cameras I have thanks to TX wind. I have been on the Go since the Go2 and the X3. DJI just did a 360 camera which is better in some areas than the X5 - but the swappable lenses is a real concern for a 360 in this environment. GoPros I have had issues with batteries failing after a couple years - and heat - the rubberized coating can cause overheating in high UV environments - which can be a problem in TX. If there were something better - I’d use it.

Time will tell on image quality. I've heard early reports suggest they're pretty comparable. Software wise it sounds like Insta360 has the edge. The real issues are going to be (a) DJI isn't selling them in the US, you'll have to buy it through a reseller which might have implications for the warranty, and (b) the lenses are not user-serviceable. If you buy their support plan they'll apparently do it for basically free minus shipping but nothing beats I just drop $50 and do it myself. I had an X3 I had to send in and it was really expensive. Meanwhile I just did my X5 (after it fell off my motorcycle as I was riding down the road) and it was $100 to get a new set of lenses off Amazon, swapped them myself, good as new. As a DJ that may be more or less likely to happen? I mean you can clamp it somewhere but that doesn't stop some drunk bro from knocking it over anyway.

I use an Insta 360X5 for my DJ videos. Although its not great for low lighting it is pretty sick for DJ Vids. You can generate sick content from it by playing with wonky angles. https://youtube.com/shorts/CVLlaqOxxmA?si=2bfnvMjuyt9VprLR

I recently purchased an X5 from Costco but ordered a Max 2 today. I'm curious to try them side by side and get some real hands on experience for myself. Low light doesn't bother me because that's not MY use case, but I could see it being a concern for others. I've also got my phone and my Hero Black and other options for low light recording.

Yes it's worth it bro! Definitely for your use case I've had both and personally in my experience the X4 doesn't even come close to the x5 outdoors & lowlight.

First time here and I get my X5 And also likely not upgrade until X7 or X8 Happy with it If you already have X4 , no need to upgrade X5 I think

I've upgraded to the X5 from the X3 - image quality looks good and yes I'll also try using the 11k timelapse at 2s for my cycle trips tomorrow

>But I feel with insta360 x5 I just need to press record and not worry about it. This is not a point-and-shoot camera. To get optimal results the user needs to invest some time in learning the camera's quirks and limitations *before* recording so that they're not left banging their head against the screen in editing. There's only so much that can be done in the provided software (phone or desktop) and if you search in the sub you'll find a lot of people are unhappy with the state of the app and Studio. If a buyer has realistic expectations and understands they will need to learn to operate the camera, I think they will be happy with the purchase. The 360 degrees POV allows for a lot of freedom and creativity.

What settings were you using? I recently recorded a band using single-lens Pure Video Mode, Linear and unsurprisingly anytime the stage went red/violet/blue the quality went to potato land. This video posted two months ago by another user illustrates the problem. If you go to the 0:45 second mark you'll see what I mean. [https://www.reddit.com/r/Insta360/comments/1l3aozv/insta360\_x5\_the\_ultimate\_test\_low\_light\_concert/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Insta360/comments/1l3aozv/insta360_x5_the_ultimate_test_low_light_concert/) When the band and crowd are bathed in violet light they almost look fuzzy but when the spotlight lands on the lead singer she looks crystal clear. I wasn't completely happy with the audio I got on my video, but the fault is mine. I forgot to adjust the audio settings from "wind-reduction, strong" (I hadn't planned on recording, it was literally a last minute decision). The result was still decent but for the last two songs I moved to the other side of the stage (closer to the guitarist's stack) and you can hear uneven audio compression in those files. edit: typo

I had the X4 for less than a month and managed to return it with a full refund so yes I went for the X5. Most of the yt even paid ones say it's not worth the upgrade from an X4 unless low light is important to you. For me the big factors where battery improvement and being able to replace the lens as I know I'm going to scratch it at some point. The ability to use different mounts systems is a great qol improvement. I was lucky I was within the return time by a day. I do hope the introduce the improved HDR photos soon but I won't hold my breath. I found it strange they didn't give you lens protectors in the basic package. I don't think it's worth the upgrade if your currently happy with your X4 tbh. Yes the X5 is very good from my limited user experience so far I'm impressed but the difference isn't massive but other can give a better informed opinion.

The only review that matter. Actually really disappointed by all the other ads disguised as "reviews". The x5 offers nice incremental updates, but it's not truly groundbreaking when compared to the excellent x4.

Insta 360 for reframing is amazing to get the shots and view you want. The software is easy to use on pc or mobile phone which is awesome. Depending on what settings you run, I can get half a day in the bike park on one battery, and a large memory card will hold a ton of footage. I run my x5 in 5.7k 360 mode, and love it over my GoPro hero 12. DJI has their new 360 cam out, but have no knowledge of it.

You probably won't get a single camera that does all of that as each has its strengths and weaknesses. The Go 3s is the best for hat use but has a short battery life. A standard action cam (eg. Ace Pro 2) has the best video quality but would maybe need a chest mount for a POV shot (too bulky for a hat). The X5 being a 360 camera could offer the most options but will have very long edit time/effort requirements as all the video needs "reframed" afterwards, which will be a big undertaking if filming a long day (been there, done that).

I'll make this quick. I'm 47, I'm not on a budget and I own an iPhone 16pro max. For years now I tried to find a 'new' camera, in vain. DSLRs are too big and too heavy, compacts in 2025 have an image quality worse than iPhone, and camcorders are dead. I bought an OSMO and a gimbal and both are gathering dust: I'm not a journalist, I'm a normal person who just wants to capture the moment, no time to hook this or that use a tripod. No time. So I bought the Instax5 out of curiosity, thinking not much would come out of it. Spoiler alert: it's great, buy one, but understand WHY you're buying it, because the iPhone is better in most situations. I'll start with the bad and explain why it's still a great purchase afterwards. **The bad:** \- 8k is not a lot on a sphere at 360 degree. The 'cool' high def videos you see on YouTube are shot with the FOV set to near maximum before it starts to warp too hard. This is because it reduces the impact that reframing an actual 100% crop 16:9 over such a huge total area has. Any detail past 5 meters distance is grainy and heavily artificated. You need to learn where the 'sweet spot' is for that thing. \- Video quality is really good in good light in the following modes: single lens 4k 60fps (quasi equal to iPhone) , normal 360 video in bright sunshine at 8k 30fps, and indoors with decent light (think: a mall) on pureview at 8k. Everything else in low light is useless unless you carry LEDs. In the dark, it's noisy, and it actually ghosts, something I hadn't seen in years. Like honestly, I tried 1080p single lens 24 frames in my house because I thought it would help, but no, it doesn't. it's something to do with the sensor itself I guess. **The ugly:** \- Image quality on stills is basically terrible compared to the iPhone 16pro max, due to the fact that the 72mp are spread on a 360 sphere which means each 16/9 'slice' is going to be a lot less pixels. Low light is unusable, and I have no idea why would would want to use burst. Use an iPhone instead. **The good** \- This thing films, 24/7 (if you have a charger, it can loop over at 512gb card), at 360 degree. This is why you're buying it, no other reason. At first I thought it was a gimmick, but actually being able to reframe a shot is more than just liberating: it's actually increased my confidence to record just about anything and reframe later. I caught stuff I didn't even know happened at parties, for example. It's amazing. Truly. \- The sound, omg the sound. the sound is SO FREAKING GOOD for something this size. I was a VERY LOUD show the other day, and was able to still record me talking to people. I have no idea how it works, but it works. It's VERY good, much much much better than iPhone. I'm honestly blown away. \- You might never have thought about it, but it's super discrete. I went to an event the other day, and could have whipped out an iPhone to record my wife talking to a local celeb but that would have been .. awkward. With this thing, I recorded the whole interaction, didn't worry about 'where it was pointed', and reframed afterwards I ended up with footage IMPOSSIBLE to get on an iPhone due to the removed friction. I was able to interact with both as well, again, impossible on a phone as you have to you know, hold it . \-Not many people say it, but this thing is as hands free as it gets. The stabilization is SO GOOD, I just stick the whole thing in a backpack and press 'record'. That's it. It's that stable. \- You might worry about it (I was) - but reframing is super easy. It works on a mobile phone as good as it does on a desktop (as long as you don't mind lower total bitrates). It's so easy, it's totally doable to shoot a scene, press 3 buttons, and voila, off to instagram within a few minutes. It's very, very fast to edit, and you WILL not suffer from the dreaded '15 sd cards full of stuff I didn't get a chance to edit' syndrome. Honestly, that was the biggest surprise for me. So in a nutshell: this is something you buy because in the right circumstances (LOTS of light), it captures really good footage impossible to capture in other platform with great sound, and it's practically hands free. That's it - but that's the whole point - not having to frame anything IS the point. It's so brilliant, I'm really glad I bought one. But yeah other than that, use an iPhone :)

id base it on your budget, if you can afford the x5 then go for it, the difference isnt that much and if the potential is there to film in low light then youd regret not getting it. the x5 is better, it is more expensive though, the x4 is awesome, and really decent at night so you wont be left with nothing, so base it on your budget, either one youll be chuffed with

Die 4 ist nicht vergleichbar. Sowohl die x5 als auch die DJI sind besser als die x4.

Wenn ich eine x5 (oder sogar auch noch eine x4) hätte, würde sich mir die Frage nicht stellen. Es geht doch darum, welche der beiden Cams ich bei einer Neuanschaffung bevorzugen würde. Bei der Neuanschaffung oder einem Upgrade von Insta x2 oder x3 tendiere ich zur DJI wegen der besseren Wertw.

Yes, the X5 captures the best image for a 360 action cam today. Does your brother know you expect him to do the editing? It is a lot of effort.

The AI only works on the phone, not on Mac/PC. And yes, the editing is always extra work, for sure. You can make it "not so hard" but still if you use a regular camera and frame a movie exactly how you want when you shoot it, then you have zero editing later. I have an X5, and I like it a lot, but if I am in a situation where a regular camera will work, I always choose the regular camera. I don't like editing.

Oh, then yes, this use case is perfect. But do realize that editing is a lot of effort. you basically have to go through the entire video to decide what you want "in frame" on your output video.

The 8K resolution is across a full 180 degrees. The view of an iphone is much smaller so if you were to crop the 8K down to an iphone view, the resolution will be less.

meaning: they are intended for different things. If you want to use a camera for a newscast (person sitting down, taking a video of their face) the iphone will provide a better picture. BUT if you are capturing any sort of action, the 360 will capture EVERYTHING and you can edit later.

I have same problems with my gopro hero 11 after a about an hr of riding it saids error corruption mounted on the handle bar. Also it overheats faster even with breeze. Switch x5 never had any issues.

I wonder if your point 8 holds up…. Heat levels and run time reported as longer with x5… Maybe this is why they don’t include thermo grip in box I’ll be doing some tests and report back

get the insta360 x series. You can just hold them or mount them and forget about the camera and just ski. Then you can choose what frames to focus on, that way you can just focus about skiing.

I have an insta360x and it's not good in low light IMO Ace pro has a 1/1.3" sensor so not big but bigger than some of these small action cameras. Larger physical sensor gathers more light The Osmo pocket 3 is quite decent in low light with its 1 inch sensor and stabilizing gyro

Depends. In an unpredictable scenario like that, a 360 camera like the insta360 x models will go a long way in keeping her in frame and allowing you room to edit. To save a buck, however, you can get a cheaper run of the mill action cam just in standard 'wide' be it gopro 12 or insta360 ace or the best DJI you can afford, etc. Among other things. Putting a 'max lens mod' on a gopro, getting the old 360 gopro, etc. But, all things said and done I recommend the insta360 X. If it's a rigid seat that isn't getting close to the tire, it's actually pretty ideal to mount on the saddle or rails or even post.

I've had every version since the beginning. And I'm not going to say they are perfect; battery life has always been an issue. The odd random crash. The 12 and 13 made decent improvements. But the influencer effect is definitely out there, every video I see from a sponsored influencer is comparing it to a GoPro, and they deliberately set the GoPro up to give its worst performance. you call them out on it and they get all butthurt and defensive, so you know they are full of shit. I own two insta360 x models and a go3 as well, and I can tell you the image quality is no different if you set them up correctly, the battery life on the insta's isn't that great either, and one thing that really bugs me is the time between pressing record and the insta actually doing anything, my gropro is recording and I'm still waiting for the insta to start. And they do crash, and they also overheat. It could be that I'm in Australia, but I've mounted my Insta in my car to record random stupidity and then find it's off and recorded a minute or two before dying. Just Google Insta overheating, and it's an issue they are 100% trying to hide. You mention it as an influencer, and you'll never get a free camera again. And the biggest reason to avoid the Insta cameras is lens damage. The X5 just got a replaceable lens, and they carry on like this is genre-changing. Yeah, welcome to 2020 when GoPro did that. I won't be getting an X5 or AcePro, I will be getting a GoPro 14 as soon as it's announced.

Insta360 is the best we’ve used and the 360 has major benefits.

Except for safari, GP13 is very good A good alternative could also be a 360 camera, especially for things like cage shark diving. I personally think Insta360 is better than GoPro for 3d cams

I echo the 360. Pricy but worth it as it catches everything around you if setup correctly

You want an insta360 camera for snowboarding. IMO, it's best to have the 360 video and be able to create clips from that. Those cameras are very durable and have available lens covers in case you're really falling a lot. You can even use a selfie stick and get a drone like video.

I was looking at that camera for a bit, eventually went with one of their 360 cameras (since a recent update, I've found the app incredibly unstable for viewing / editing such footage, but it was good before then) but I'm assuming when you say you just pop it out from one mount to another, that means you find the magnets strong enough for it to stay put? I always assumed magnets wouldn't be strong enough for mounting such things to bikes, hence e.g, MagSafe handlebar mounts not really being a thing.

I have an insta360 that I bought used last year. I love it because it takes photos all around (360 degrees) and you can choose which views to save. I use it to analyze my own riding so that I can make improvements. I also own an older go pro because I bought it for a rafting trip a long time ago. I never use it for snowboarding because I can’t stand the shaking in the videos which really don’t show anything meaningful anyways.

For sure I ride daily but I don’t even have a chin mount I use an insta360 with a pole mount. It’s probably still better to have one of these than nothing at all is what I’m getting at.

I'm a Photographer who recently got into videos. I have to point out that the Insta 360 video quality is nowhere like the mirrorless cameras I've had, BUT, it's really about the spontaneous moment captured with it and not the quality that I'm impressed of. I've found footages of myself in the moments of serendipity that I know I will never achieve with any of my mirrorless camera unless somebody is following me around with it. I also tried the Osmo Pocket but I certainly love the convenience of the Insta 360 more because you can choose which frame, back, front, up or down you want to finally edit for posting. Really helpful the 360 view.

I'd suggest you to get the Action 4. Better vfm. Can get the action 5 spare batteries for better battery life (if needed). Insta 360 is doing different ball game. It's an awesome secondary camera but not a good primary one.

Insta 360 anytime of the day

I would pick the dji any day over the insta 360 for a primary camera. Although the insta 360 gives a very good variety of angles, there’s not much of creative freedom that comes with it. Dji on the other hand, you can connect your mic easily for vlogging; it has better clarity, the overall quality is also much better. Accessories for the dji are priced fairly and the intsa 360 mounts are known to be fragile so I personally would stay away from those. If you already have a main camera, then go for the insta and try new angles for cinematic shots, but bear in mind, if you end up damaging the 360, there’s almost no way of getting it repaired.

If u want to vlog n need a good low light performances than go for Action 5 pro. DJI wireless mic system can be easily paired with Action 5. Please don't go for any GoPro. DJI n Insta360 r far ahead of it interms of technology n features. If u want versatility than go for Insta 360. Also wait for few days. Amazon freedom sale will be coming. U can get better deals on both if cameras.

Yeah, that breaking parallel ski relationship at initiation, lazy inside leg, park and ride possibly could have been helped during a couple of days of group lessons you could buy for the price of Insta 360.😉

I admit I also consider insta 360 for my own ski technique improvement but still unsure about the value. My notes about your skiing are limited because such POV doesn't let me see what your body is doing. Ideally, ski technique analysis is best when a skier comes to the camera and passes it so the skier is visible from the front, side, and then the back.